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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
6
Tax Collector Charles C. Rogers announced strict enforcement to seize personal property from those who owe the District. Crowds thronged the office, with doctors, lawyers, grocers and laborers waiting as clerks processed payments. Four hundred bills cleared, the largest over 54 dollars, with time extended for those who promise to pay soon.
Policeman Charles F. Ehlers chased a diminutive colored girl through three blocks from a dance hall at Third and streets northwest after she defied him to catch her. The girl was taken to the police station and Mary Hawkins aged 11 placed on six months probation in juvenile court. Her mother, Mrs. John Hawkins, was warned not to let her daughter leave the house after dark.
The American Association for Highway Improvement and allied groups plan the 1912 Richmond gathering from November 20 to 23. Cities already in the race include New York Chicago Washington St Louis Columbus Nashville Asheville and Colorado Springs with President Tait as the principal speaker. State road officials farmers manufacturers railroad officials and business leaders from across the country are slated to attend.
The district board of education presents budget estimates near 2.2 million with sites secured for high schools. Capt James F Oyster confirms allocations of 200000 for Central High and 150000 for M Street High, while possible cuts are discussed at a meeting with the commissioners. Secretary George Wilson will forward remaining estimates within ten days for delivery to the President around October 1.
United Sons of Confederate Veterans Washington Camp No. 35 elects officers at its fall meeting held at Confederate Memorial Home 1322 Vermont Avenue J E Pennybacher is named commandant William J Neaie first lieutenant commandant Lawrence Washington second lieutenant commandant P J Altizer adjutant Dr Joan H N Digges surgeon William Coombe quartermaster J Roy Price treasurer Vi Blaleck color bearer Wallace Streator historian Miss Etta M Taghart sponsor Miss Helen Stuart Griffith maid of honor A reception for sponsor and maid of honor is planned for October 10 with invited Confederate Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy Alexander Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans Southern Relief Society and Southern Society members.
Fire Chief Frank J. Wagner asks the District to acquire two motor propelled fire trucks at about 20000, one engine at 10000, one hose wagon at 5000, and a combined engine and hose wagon at 9000. The plan would equip outlying companies and build on a prior purchase of a combination unit to be housed at Petworth Engine House 34. Wagner is in Milwaukee for the chief engineers convention as a vice president.
William F Gude was appointed grand marshal of the escort for the Myrtle Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm parade set for September 26. Kaltipolis Grotto members will escort from the Hotel Willard to the new Masonic Temple. Delegates to Export Convention were named E C Graham and A C Moses of Washington to attend the American Manufacturers Export Association meeting in New York on September 25 and 26.
Cardinal Gibbons to be invited to address Knights of Columbus at the anniversary event October 12 in Baltimore. Charles W. Carr to preside and consult with the cardinal. Other speakers include Rev Father Meagher District Commissioner Cano H Rudolph D J Callahan and E P Blarrington. Willam P Normoyte chairs the arrangement committee with music and lit erary numbers. Funeral of Mrs Martha Belford noted with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
City bulletins list vaudeville acts and film showings at various venues including National Valeska Suratt in The Red Rose and The Top of the World at Columbia Halley and Austin. Also notes theater times, local attractions at Lyceum and Majestic, plus nearby Oyster houses, photograph services, and Perfection sarsaparilla promotion.
Cornwallis Herndon former Second precinct patrol wagon driver now at police court faced juvenile court charges of mistreating his son Kelsey Herndon age about 12. Neighbors testified to screams and blows. Herndon admitted whipping with a towel after a three day absence. Judge DeLacy ordered custody with the Board of Children's Guardians until age 21 and set $12 monthly support.
At the Washington Ad Club meeting held at the New Fredonia Hotel plans were outlined for monthly lectures by club members or a prominent ad man from another city. After each talk members will discuss the lecture topic informally. The club adopted the "I'll Tell You" button with the club name to aid delegates. A smoker is set for October 21 at the New Fredonia as the club hopes to enroll 100 members.
Fragmentary names listed in a brief item show a sequence of surnames Wagner Durand Santelmann Donksetit Sanford Metntire and Frey with unclear context or action. No dates locations or organizations clearly identified.
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